Odisha Needs GST Exemption On Covid 19 Vaccine
- 07-May-2021
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Odisha urged Centre for exemption of GST on purchase of Vaccine for Covid 19 to fight against Covid. Besides that Odisha sought financial assistance to States from Cess and Surcharges collected by Government of India.
In a letter to Union Finance Minister, the states have been asked to purchase vaccines out of their own resources to cover the 18 to 45 years age group of the population. These purchases attract the GST making the vaccines costly for the states. Hence GST needs to be exempted completely. It will reduce the cost for the States and facilitate drive towards universal vaccination.
India is going through a tough phase in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a war – like situation and all our resources should be focused on winning this war against Corona. It is not going to be a one-time battle. State needs a sustained challenge in this fight against Covid till serious advances are made in treatment and vaccination, letter said.
